Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

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There’s a moment where I hold my breath and wait. It looks a little like Maggie is struggling with something. Then before I can so much as suggest marshmallows, Maggie throws herself at me. For half a second I think she is actually furious and trying to attack me, but instead she wraps her arms around me in the tightest bear hug a tiny old woman can give. She’s shaking and… is she crying? Oh no, what happened? What should I do? After a painfully long minute, I speak.

“Maggie? What’s wrong? Has something happened? Is Logan okay?” I ask. She freezes and

releases me so suddenly that I stumble back a little.

“IS SOMETHING WRONG? YOU INSENSITIVE BRAT! I’VE BEEN OUT OF MY MIND WITH

WORRY ABOUT YOU!” Maggie reaches and gently clips me over the head in a reproving

manner. She then crosses her arms over her chest again.

“First you get attacked by shady guys while with your gentleman friend, then you suddenly have bodyguards, next came a fancy as hell, mind my language, security system. Then you’re just gone, your bedroom window is smashed in, the front of the building is completely desecrated so of course I let myself in to make sure you’re alive in there and there’s BLOOD

let me know that you’re alive. But they didn’t tell me where you went, or if you’re okay, or what’s being done. I’ve been driving myself crazy stressing about the possibilities then you just waltz up to my door and knock asking for hot chocolate!” she rants. I stare, I had no idea that Maggie would be so concerned, sure we get along fairly well, but I didn’t know that she cared so much. I can’t help myself, I start to cry. Not just cry, I start bawling. All the emotions that have been building up since I got here are exploding out of me all at once. I’m frozen in place but Maggie and Megan both start fussing over me. Megan stroking my hair while Maggie pulls a tissue from who knows where and begins wiping

out of my imitation of a statue, or maye fountain based on the amount of waterworks going on. He gently pushes Megan and Maggie back, loops an arm around my shoulders and at Maggie’s nod, guides me into her home and plops me down onto her cosy green couch. Somehow the movement shocks me out of my tears, although I

on either side of me, squeezing me into the middle. Megan wraps her arm over my shoulders and Maggie around my waist. Darrien and Shaun are both hovering near the door and window, keeping an eye out and pointedly ignoring my tears. Aaron sits himself down on another empty chair and begins typing something

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through my sniffles, although I

any of it was a big deal, then suddenly it all happened at once. I should have done more, or… or…

Besides, you took every precaution, even sent the eye candy boys to set up security for me too. Then, when it became clear that it wouldn’t be enough, you moved to a more secure place and still sent guards back to make sure that we were safe too. Sweetie, you

her.” She comments. I sniffle

home. I make a note to spend more time with Maggie, even if it’s just a call or text. I should invite her to see where I’m staying too. Bellamy doesn’t want

the front door draws my attention. Logan is standing there clutching

backpack.

you been?” He demands as he drops his bag in the doorway and runs over to me, completely ignoring the three huge Shifter men standing around. As he approaches he realises I’m all pinned in by Maggie and Megan making it impossible for him to hug me properly. So

scary and they say they want to hurt me, so I’m staying somewhere safe with my Shifter friends for a while.” 1

the mean things on your door.” He says in a quiet, subdued voice. But

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